Odds & Sodds....

Betsy has a new bus driver....and this one actually comes at the time he says he will be there. No more waiting anywhere from 5-25 minutes. He is there when he says....which means that for the past few days only Betsy and one other girl have gotten there in time to actually catch the bus! (see? my obsession for being early actually pays off!)

Anyway, yesterday morning I took her, she got on the bus and I went home. As I was driving down our street, the "weird mom" pulls out of her driveway at about 50mph and almost hits me! I slam on the breaks (mind you I'm about 25 feet from her drive when she decides to pull out) and give the "don't worry it's early" smile, to which she completely ignores and speeds off. Okaaaay. Now, this is the woman who will keep me for a half an hour talking about her problems even though I don't know her that well.....personal problems....::shudder::. So, this morning, I just pull up to the bus stop and the bus is right there. Betsy gets on and I head home. When I turn down the street I can see she is in the driveway because her son was walking to the car. I decide I'll be a nice neighbor and let her know they missed the bus. I get within 25 feet and what does this crazy b**** do? Hits the accelerator and pulls out in front of me! This time I slam on the breaks and STARE at her like WTF? She won't even look at me, so I happily let her go, and watch her turn toward the bus stop. Let her sit there for 20 minutes....see if I care! (See? I'm not as sweet and nice as you all thought I was! LOL.)

*Gross alert: There is something wrong with my dog, as he spent yesterday puking....ewwwww. However, you can tell he has an owner who is cleaning obsessive. He "set his breakfast free" in the bathroom....however I didn't know it. I saw him running to the porch, where he finished his purging. So at least he missed the carpet. Later in the day, he was back in my bathroom, trying to get into the bathtub. I thought that was odd and shooed him out. Well, immediately he ran to the porch....unfortunately before I could let him out....and purged again. He knew he was going to be sick, so he tried to hit the bathtub! What a good dog I have! Anyway, so far this morning he is doing good. I think it's from being on antibiotics for the past three weeks. His stomach is weak as it is, and those do not help. He's here right now looking at me....I wonder what that means! LOL.

Wee one said that her invention was a hit....and the teacher was impressed! I am glad for her. She was a little worried about it. My kids only have 36 (give or take a few) days left of school, minus weekends. Where did the year go? It's amazing how time flies.

Okay, I've got to get things done around here. It's going to be 80 today....hmmmm, maybe I'll chuck it all and just go to the beach! Yeah....that sounds like a plan!

Pictures and such....

And so, these are the only pics I took this Easter. Hey now, I have been sick so I get to slack! I didn't take any pics of the eggs we colored, or the process of doing so. Didn't get any shots of us in our Sunday best either. Oh well....use your imagination. The kids were beautiful with flowing hair and white smiles, hubby looked handsome in his tailored suit, buff bod and full head of hair....and I, of course, was stunning in a form fitting size 2 dress with strappy heals and perfectly coiffed hair....yeah, the fever from this flu is making me delirious!

Wee one had to make an invention for the school's "invention convention". If none of you have ever had the *pleasure (*enter sarcasm here) of doing this, it is where the kids come up with their "own" ideas for an invention, and then make a prototype and present it. Of course, her class is the ONLY 4th grade class who's teacher made it a requirement that they do the project (it is usually voluntary), and that it will count for 2 science test grades. Ridiculous. They could have spent this time learning what they missed whilst cramming for that freaking standardized test! I tell ya, it will be a miracle if my child learns anything in this freaking school system! I'm seriously considering moving into the neighboring county to get her into better schools.

On a better note....

Today is grocery shopping day....yippee! I'm looking forward to strolling down the aisles, listening to the corny, canned music.....and just relaxing. I tell ya, my trips to the grocery store are like therapy to me. And with the prices, just as expensive as a good therapist! I cleaned out the fridge this morning, which, after not shopping for three weeks took me all of five minuntes. I also cleaned out the pantry. I need to make my list, go through my ads, then make a run to the bank. I will got to two stores today. The first store is not my favorite....but they have some great sales. The second store is my "wander around and zone out" store. I just love it. It's a new store and there is never anyone in there. Ahhhhh, how relaxing.

Okay, enough of my orgasmic grocery shopping commentary....I really have to get going....have a lovely Tuesday!

Happy Easter!!!!

Matthew 28:6 "He is not here; He has risen, just as He said!"

And now for your reading pleasure....a little more whining!

Man, I have just about had it with this flu. It has now moved down into my chest and I have a lovely barritone cough to accompany my sneezing and wheezing. I am a picture of beauty today....limp, lifeless hair, smudged mascera, red and swollen nose....nice mental picture, huh?

However....the bunny did get out today and got everything that she needed. I do believe the kids will be happy with their goodies. I am hoping to feel good enough to go to church in the morning.

It's been raining non stop for two days now....and I LOVE it! Everything is getting so green. I got caught in the rain today....but thankfully it was mom to the rescue. When we ran into the freaking dollar store, she bought two umbrellas. Woohoo! However, I did wear my new pink sequined flip flops and by the time I got to the car I was slipping and sliding trying to keep them on. I hate when that happens.

On a very sad note, apparently Thursday evening around 11:30 there were fire trucks and ambulances across the street at our neighbors house. Betsy said she saw all the ruckus, but we didn't as our bedroom is in the back of the house. She watched as they wheeled the mom out of the house, doing CPR. Unfortunately, she did not make it. I feel so bad. We didn't know them personally, but would say hi to one another. She would always have a bible in her had and be singing as she walked into her house or to her car. She had a lovely voice. Apparently they have two older kids that are out of the house, and one daughter who is in high school with Betsy. They were together all the time, and they would laugh and share jokes, walking arm in arm. She would drive her to the bus stop every morning at the same time Bets and I go. I am keeping their family in my prayers....March hasn't been such a good month!

Well, I should get to my room and put together my gifts....have a hoppy Easter!

Achoo....take two....

Well, if I were 80 and balding and a man, this graphic would be me today. Over and over and over again. I tell ya, if I have to blow my nose one more time I'm gonna scream! I need some Puffs. I don't have any....so I've been using napkins that feel like sandpaper and Bounty paper towels. (Amazingly enough, they do live up to their slogan...."The quicker picker upper!" LOL). Tomorrow I'm going out and getting some soft tissue.

Of course, I haven't let this cold slow me down....nosiree. I have cleaned the house today, done 4 loads of laundry (folded and put away even!), been through wee one's entire closet sorting and throwing away....along with catching and releasing reptiles that somehow found their way into my house. Yes, as wee one was trying on clothes, she suddenly stood stock still....then yelled, "There's a lizard on my pillow!" Sure enough, there was a bright green lizard (possibly the Geiko Gecko's twin brother), staring right at us as we went through her clothes. Quick thinking as I am, I threw a shirt over him and carried the pillow to the door....where I released him back into the wild. Needless to say, wee one said she is NOT going to sleep in her bed tonight! LOL.

She and I also did mounds of homework, that she put off until the last minute. We only have two things left to do, so that is a relief. Unfortunately, being sick, the Easter Bunny has not done her shopping yet....and she really needs to do it! I think perhaps tomorrow she will be able to get out.

Mom is spending the night tonight....she and wee one are playing bunco as we speak. John is washing and waxing and tuning up her car, so she decided to sleep over instead of having to bring it over so early in the morning. She has already baked cookies and done my dishes....what a woman!

I am going to turn in early tonight....partly because of my cold, and partly because I just took two benadryl....and those suckers always knock me out!

Have a blessed Good Friday!

 

Cough, hack, wheeze, sneeze....you get the picture....

Guess what I got....oh come on....guess! I do believe I am the unlucky recipiant of the flu. On the morning we left for Indiana, I drove over to pick up my aunt and uncle and grandmother, only to find my aunt sneezing and coughing and feverish. During the trip she continued on this way....along with Betsy. I, of course, went on and on about having the "mother immunity gene", to which John told me I was crazy. Still, I watched the germs pass to his mother (who is now on an antibiotic) and he himself. He told me I would get it and I would just roll my eyes. Silly man, he knows nothing of a mother's ability to ward off germs. We need to stay strong so that we can care for everyone else! The night he woke up drenched in sweat from his fever (next to me), I began to wonder. Could I possibly escape this? Of course I could....I am, after all, a MOM.

Yesterday when John came home from work, he took one look at me and started to say something....however I cut him off with a "SHUT UP AND PASS ME THE TISSUES". I hate it when he is right! Wee one is the only one who has not had it....and I would like to keep it that way! Both girls spent the night at friends houses last night, so I had a full evening of rest and relaxation....ahhhhhh....

However, today is a new day and I am itching to get outside and start in on the lawn and landscaping! We have a lot of work ahead of us, as we are replacing all the mulch with rock. I'm tired of fighting the moles and cats, who love my mulch even more than I do....so I'm going with rock. I also need to do some planting. I want to get to Lowes and peruse the flowers and shrubs. I just love doing that! I was never into yard work or flowers before moving here....but now....it's like a drug! I have so many ideas and plans for the yard....

Oh....to all who have asked, Percy is doing much better. After an $89 trip to the vet, he now has ear drops. Yes, my guilt over not letting him play with other dogs has cost me an additional $89....plus whatever the next visit in two weeks will cost...why didn't I just let him lounge in his "suite" for a week? No....I had to feel sorry for him and buy him pool time. Well, lesson learned here!

Okay, it's almost 10 am and I need to get myself moving. I think I will go outside and try to do some yardwork. Maybe the fresh air and sunshine will help this cold....I hope so!

Back to the old grind....

I was looking for a "dog" graphic and this came up....it was so cute, I couldn't resist using it. Even though I don't have a story to relate it to....although we did have those hot dogs last night for dinner. Of course I could say that my husband is a real weiner....but I won't becuase he has been so sweet during these past few weeks. (Don't worry though, I"m sure he will mess up again soon! lol).

****Gross Alert****

When I picked up Percy at the dog place, I noticed he was shaking his head. He usually only does this when he has an ear infection and he was on antibiotics so I didn't think anything of it....until he kept us up all night shaking and scratching his ears. Well, this morning I looked at them and boy oh boy....they were full of green puss.  I know, gross....but I did warn you. Anyway....I'm thinking he swam and the water didn't drain from his ears which caused an infection. But still....shouldn't someone have noticed when giving him his "exit bath" (his ears were sticky!!!!)? Which brings me to my next quandry....I don't think he got an exit bath. I am not sure if I'm going to be charged with it since I picked him up and the computers weren't working; so they are going to bill me. However, I do believe I will question them. I mean, for $220+ I should have picked up a clean, puss-free dog....don't you think?

Okay, on to cleaner things....

Wee one spent the day running through sprinklers with friends. I can't believe it's already that season! It is very apparent, however, that she is going to need a new suit this year. Let's just say, the flowers are not the only things that have begun to bud....lol. My little girl is growing up. *sigh.

I am determined to get all closets cleaned out this week, since the girls are on spring break. Betsy just finished going through her clothes and we have the "toss" pile and the "wee one" piles. I have two bags full of "good will" items, and many more to come. I have a feeling when I take everything out of wee one's closet that doesn't fit, there will be very little left. I also have to do my own....which is going to be depressing. I keep hoping I'll fit into those few things I hang on to for "when I'm skinny again"....but I don't think I'm ever going to get there. LOL....that's okay though. I'm happy with myself. For now. Just don't ask me how I feel when I have to go shopping for a bathing suit.

And on that note, I need to go serve the strawberry shortcake I made for dessert....